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Listening Exercise
UCLA School of Nursing Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for the UCLA School of Nursing on March 14, 2025 expressed a range of hopes and concerns for the future of the institution and their work. They emphasized the vital role nurses play in…
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise at the David Geffen School of Medicine on March 14, 2025 engaged in a lively discussion centered around several key themes. Speakers expressed concerns about UCLA’s financial pressures and asked about the strategies the…
UCLA External Affairs Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for External Affairs on March 13, 2025 raised a variety of questions regarding the future of UCLA. Some speakers expressed worries about the impact of budgetary constraints and the uncertainty surrounding federal funding. Community…
UCLA College Life Sciences Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for the Division of Life Sciences on March 12, 2025 expressed concerns about the financial challenges facing UCLA, particularly the potential reduction in NIH funding. A speaker highlighted the anxiety among junior faculty, especially…
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for the Herb Alpert School of Music on March 11, 2025 engaged in a lively discussion centered around several key themes. The potential impact of reduced funding for research institutions, particularly in areas like…
ASUCLA, Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise for Student Affairs, ASUCLA, and Enrollment Management on March 10, 2025 engaged in a discussion about how best to support the student experience at UCLA, recent challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher…
UCLA School of Education & Information Studies Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise with the School of Education & Information Studies on March 7, 2025 engaged in a lively discussion with Chancellor Frenk about UCLA’s efforts to support lifelong learning, the university’s response to budgetary constraints, and…
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise at the Fielding School of Public Health on March 7, 2025 expressed gratitude for the chancellor’s leadership and communication style, particularly during challenging times. They voiced concerns about the potential impact of federal funding cuts…
UCLA Graduate Student Association Listening Exercise
Attendees at the chancellor’s Listening Exercise with the Graduate Student Association (GSA) on March 6, 2025 expressed a range of hopes and concerns for UCLA’s future. Speakers highlighted the need for increased funding for various programs and initiatives, particularly those…